Hyena Man of Harar- Travel Tips
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Reviews of Hyena Man
Redwan Jemal - 5
Unforgettable experience: The hyena feeding site is located a few meters outside the wall of Harar city through one of the five gates. We went around 8 in the evening and the hyenas were already there when we arrived. At first it was a little bit scary, but moments later we were already on our knees feeding one of the hyenas in turns. Feeding the hyenas from sticks in our hand and even in our mouth was something really special. The hyena man also dangeled meat above our head and the hyena jumped a little bit and even pushed our shoulder while trying to eat the meat. The payment the hyena man asked was too cheap compared to the nowhere else found peculiar opportunty he provide. And there is also a professional camera man that takes pictures and even share the softcopy with a very small payment. It is a must to visit this place for some one who gets the chance to see the city of Harar.
Mohammed Adus - 5
I have live in harar city deker village which is 5 km away from jegol harar hyena feeding site. This is well know or ancient city of harar with many tourists attraction around the world. All tourist around all country visit his place on time. I have also give guide or tour to some France Tourist. This is one of harar city beautiful attractions of tourist and ancient i love from this place i am proud of it. This place established for hundreds years by Yusuf pepe man for live of this place.
Niilo - 5
F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C. experience One-of-a-kind-in-life You can go there around 6pm, local Hyena men/boys are there already waiting the hyenas. The first animals will appear likely around sunset, and more will follow. As of Feb 2024 the price for locals is 200 birrs and foreigners 500 (~7€/$) (or less if you can haggle the right way). The feeding will continue until no meat is left, probably several hours anyway. You will get your change to feed the hyenas with a stick first from hand and then from mouth! Be CALM, don't make fast movements, and follow what the feeder man tells you. More than likely you will be surprised, how easy the feeding goes, and how respectful the big animals are Some POINTS •You will be surprised how tame and pet like the wild and feral hyenas are. They room freely around you and the Hyena men, feeling like a bit timid kittens. But remember - these are APEX predators. Spotted Hyenas are mainly hunters not scavengers like the rest of Hyenas, taking down buffalos and zebras with relative ease! Show respect, act calmly, follow the Hyena men instruction. •East access within few minutes walk from the gates of the walled old town •This is hard core! If anything happens, you may suffer life-threatening possibly deadly injury. Hyena can break the neck of a dog with one bite without breaking the skin. You're on your own on this. If something happens, you bear -possibly fatally - the consequences.
Nikita Payusov - 2
I went last night without a guide or taxi. The location is really close to the center of the city and it’s an easy 10-15 min walk and you’re always surrounded by buildings and people. I was the only foreigner and I had to pay 500 birr when everyone else paid 200 birr. They were much friendlier to the other people. They took some photos with flash of everyone for extra charge, but didn’t even offer this service to me. It seems that it’s developing into a tourist trap. P.S. Later I had a conversation with the owner of the guesthouse where I stayed and he was pretty upset that they charged me 500birr. He said that it was supposed to be 200birr no matter if you are a foreigner. Be careful when you’re negotiating a price!
Ryan Strom - 5
Abbas and his family (the family who run this experience are amazing). I was the first to arrive at 6:30 and then let me inside their home when the rain started. When I came out multiple hyenas were outside. Abbas knows then all by name and takes care and helps you feed them. It's a great experience. Note the price is now 300 birr. There is not a sign (that I saw but if you arrive at 6:30 or later there will be someone to help you). Easy walk from the city walls.
